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The parent company of Tim Hortons says it has reached an agreement with the head of an unsanctioned franchisee group who had his four restaurants seized after he allegedly leaked sensitive corporate news to the media.

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Agreement means David Hughes won't seek court injunction to get restaurants back

Four Tim Hortons locations in Lethbridge were put under corporate management on Sept. 2 after the head of the franchisee group allegedly leaked sensitive corporate information to the media. (Chris Young/Canadian Press)

The parent company of Tim Hortons says it has reached an agreement with the head of an unsanctioned franchisee group who had his four restaurants seized after he allegedly leaked sensitive corporate news to the media.

"Both parties have agreed that Mr. [David] Hughes has left the Tim Hortons business and an agreement was reached that is satisfactory to both parties," said Restaurant Brands International Inc. spokeswoman Jane Almeida.

She declined to provide financial details, citing a confidentiality agreement.